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Icoe-Ecep Little Spartans Child Development Center

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

1001 W.Brighton Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243

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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 2/4/2025 (3 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

The Imperial County Office of Education operates State Preschool programs across seven locations in Imperial County, including the Little Spartans Child Development Center in El Centro. The program is a 3-hour daily program focused on school readiness skills with a child-centered, play-oriented curriculum.

Philosophy
We believe that a high quality early childhood education program provides a safe and nurturing environment which promotes the physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and creative development of young children. Every child enrolled in our program will be treated as a unique individual with kindness, love, and respect. We recognize and affirm each child's need to grow and develop at his/her own pace. We will care for your child with respect and support for their primary language and culture.
Ages served
Preschool
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 11:00 am and 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Programs

  • •State Preschool Program
  • •Play-oriented, child-centered curriculum
  • •School readiness skills focus

Highlights

  • ✓Safe and nurturing environment
  • ✓Trained and caring teachers
  • ✓Respect for primary language and culture
  • ✓Parent partnership and involvement opportunities

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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